Man charged after allegedly stealing formula, trying to run over security guard

A Kroger security guard fired his weapon at an alleged shoplifter who the guard thought was trying to run him over, police said.

The incident happened just before 11:30 p.m. at the grocery store at 1212 E. Shelby Drive. According to police, Anthony Dean attempted to steal cans of baby formula. Guard Abdoul Sy followed Dean outside and saw him getting into a car, police said. While Sy walked behind the car to take a photo of the license plate, a second guard tried to block Dean in with another vehicle. At that point, Dean and a woman inside the car were struggling over the wheel, and the car went in reverse toward Sy, police said. Sy then fired one shot into the passenger window, police said.

Dean wasn’t hit and fled, later flagging down police. According to an affidavit, he admitted stealing the formula but said a guard tried to shoot him. Police reviewed surveillance video from the scene and charged Dean with aggravated assault. Dean was released on $25,000 bond; no charges have been filed against the guard.